Update: Rogers August Voice and Data Plans for iPhone 3G/3GS

Below you find the latest Rogers Wireless plans for iPhone 3G/3GS for August 2009 (effective August 5 2009). The information below will not include the specifically labeled “iPhone 3G plans” from Rogers that cost $60 and $75 per month because when compared to the other plans, they do not offer enough plan choices. They can however still be used.

Please note that these plans will be reflective of Rogers Wireless and there are five sections below detailing individual regions (prices vary between regions):

1.) BC/ALBERTA REGION

2.) MIDWEST REGION

3.) ONTARIO REGION

4.) QUEBEC REGION

5.) ATLANTIC REGION

Note:The plans and changes below affect new customers signing up for Rogers Service. They also affect existing customers changing their price plans.

As of April 7, 2009, all new acquisitions on a 3 year contract will only receive one (1) month of unlimited local minutes (“Freedom of Speech”) as opposed to 3 months, as it was in the past. If you are getting a separate data plan or a data plan combo plan (No term or 1/2/3 year term),as of June 2, 2009 you will receive two (2) months unlimited data usage (“Data Usage Bonus”), as opposed to 3 months as it was in the past.

Also note,Â as of April 16, 2009, theÂ $17.50 EPP Plan wasÂ increased in price toÂ $20.00.Also, as of July 3, the evening clock was increased from 6PM to 9PM. All of the other advertised features within this plan are the same.

Summary of changes since July 7, 2009 (affects all devices and regions)

I will post a summary of changes here since July 7, 2009 but I have also included the relevant changes in the plans below.

1.) The My5 option will no longer be available across all Family Plans (All regions).

2.) TheÂ My5 Local add-onÂ includes unlimited Local Talk to 5 numbers for $10 (new)

3.) The My5 Local Talk & Text add-onÂ includes unlimited talk and messaging to 5 numbers for $15 (was $10)

11.) Under the Mega Value plans, the $35 plan includes Local My5 instead of Nation-Wide My5. The $40 Mega Time plan still includes Nation-Wide My5 (the only Mega Time plan to include My5 now (Regions 1, 3, 4).

13.) New $75 Smartphone & Rocket Mobile Internet Stick Plan, which is buy a smartphone on a 3 year contract and get the Rocket Stick for free. They share the data and it is all under one 3 year contract (listed below) (All Regions).

14.)$15 Smartphone Value Pack is now $20 and includes sent/received unlimited text messages and unlimited sent/received picture and video messages. Before it was 2500 and 1000 messages respectively (All Regions).

17.) New 25 minute Canadian Long Distance option for $5 per month (All regions).

18.) New 125 minute Canadian Long Distance option for $15 per month (All regions).

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1.) BRITISH COLUMBIA/ALBERTA REGION OFFERS

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iPhone 3G/3GS without data (3 year contract)

If you are one of the people that want an iPhone 3G/3GS without data and prefer to use the Wi-Fi feature, then really any voice plan is fine for you. You will want a plan that will give you enough minutes so you do not end up paying overage fees. Currently there is a plan called the “Employee Purchase Plan”. The plan is $20.00 per month and includes the following:

200 Daytime Minutes

Unlimited Evenings & Weekends at 9PM

In terms of minutes and value, this is the best plan, however if you need more minutes, then obviously you should choose a higher voice plan.

The Total

If you get just the EPP plan alone, your monthly total with all fees and taxes (in the BC/ALBERTA REGION) will be as follows:

$20 EPP plan total: $30.74 in BC and $28.82 in AB

The iPhone 3G from Rogers will cost you $299 (8GB) and $349 (16GB) under this plan. The iPhone 3GS will cost you $399 (16GB) and $499 (32GB) under this plan.

iPhone 3G/3GS with add-on data (3 year contract)

For the folks that want to utilize their iPhone 3G/3GS, you have a few more options. What it comes down to is you may choose a Voice and Data plan combo (where they come together) or separate the two and choose a Voice plan and add a Data plan option.

As mentioned previously, you can still pick up the $20.00 EPP Plan and then for a data option, the best value is the iPhone Data Value Pack. This pack is $40 and gives you:

$40 iPhone Data Value Pack (3 year contract)

500MB of Data

Caller Display

Visual Voicemail

Unlimited sent/received Text Messages

Unlimited sent/received Picture and Video Messages

WhoCalled service

If you need more minutes or more data (such as the $30 6GB Data plan), you simply increase your plan, but that does mean increasing the amount you pay. (In other words, you do not have to choose what I just recommended. There are many VOICE plans to choose from but only ONE $40 iPhone Data Value Pack).

The Total

If you get the EPP plan with the $40 iPhone Data Value pack, your monthly total with all fees and taxes (in the BC/ALBERTA REGION) will be as follows:

The iPhone 3G will cost $99 (8GB) or $149 (16GB) and the iPhone 3GS will cost $199 (16GB) or $299 (32GB) with any of the Mega Value Voice & Data/Smartphone plans, whether you add the $20 iPhone VVM Pack or not.

Note: Because the Mega Value Voice & Data/Smartphone plans already include a Data option, you will not be able to “add” more data to these plans as you can if you get a SEPARATE voice and separate data option.

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2.) MIDWEST REGION OFFERS – Saskatchewan & Manitoba

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iPhone 3G/3GS without data (3 year contract)

If you are one of the people that want an iPhone 3G/3GS without data and prefer to use the Wi-Fi feature, then really any voice plan is fine for you. You will want a plan that will give you enough minutes so you do not end up paying overage fees. Currently there is a plan called the “Employee Purchase Plan”. The plan is $20.00 per month and includes the following:

200 Daytime Minutes

Unlimited Evenings & Weekends at 9PM

In terms of minutes and value, this is the best plan, however if you need more minutes, then obviously you should choose a higher voice plan.

The Total

If you get just the EPP plan alone, your monthly total with all fees and taxes (in the MIDWEST REGION) will be as follows:

$20 EPP plan total: $30.61 in SK and $30.74 in MB

The iPhone 3G from Rogers will cost you $299 (8GB) and $349 (16GB) under this plan. The iPhone 3GS will cost you $399 (16GB) and $499 (32GB) under this plan.

iPhone 3G/3GS with add-on data (3 year contract)

For the folks that want to utilize their iPhone 3G/3GS, you have a few more options. What it comes down to is you may choose a Voice and Data plan combo (where they come together) or separate the two and choose a Voice plan and add a Data plan option.

As mentioned previously, you can still pick up the $20.00 EPP Plan and then for a data option, the best value is the iPhone Data Value Pack. This pack is $40 and gives you:

$40 iPhone Data Value Pack (3 year contract)

500MB of Data

Caller Display

Visual Voicemail

Unlimited sent/received Text Messages

Unlimited sent/received Picture and Video Messages

WhoCalled service

If you need more minutes or more data (such as the $30 6GB Data plan), you simply increase your plan, but that does mean increasing the amount you pay. (In other words, you do not have to choose what I just recommended. There are many VOICE plans to choose from but only ONE $40 iPhone Data Value Pack).

The Total

If you get the EPP plan with the $40 iPhone Data Value pack, your monthly total with all fees and taxes (in the MIDWEST REGION) will be as follows:

The iPhone 3G will be $99 (8GB) or $149 (16GB) and the iPhone 3GS will be $199 (16GB) or $299 (32GB) with any of the Mega Value Voice & Data/Smartphone plans, whether you add the $20 iPhone VVM Pack or not.

Note: Because the Mega Value Voice & Data/Smartphone plans already include a Data option, you will not be able to “add” more data to these plans as you can if you get a SEPARATE voice and separate data option.

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3.) ONTARIO REGION OFFERS

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iPhone 3G/3GS without data (3 year contract)

If you are one of the people that want an iPhone 3G/3GS without data and prefer to use the Wi-Fi feature, then really any voice plan is fine for you. You will want a plan that will give you enough minutes so you do not end up paying overage fees. Currently there is a plan called the “Employee Purchase Plan”. The plan is $20.00 per month and includes the following:

200 Daytime Minutes

Unlimited Evenings & Weekends at 9PM

In terms of minutes and value, this is the best plan, however if you need more minutes, then obviously you should choose a higher voice plan.

The Total

If you get just the EPP plan alone, your monthly total with all fees and taxes (in the ONTARIO REGION) will be as follows:

$20 EPP plan total: $31.02

The iPhone 3G from Rogers will cost you $299 (8GB) and $349 (16GB) under this plan. The iPhone 3GS will cost you $399 (16GB) and $499 (32GB) under this plan.

iPhone 3G/3GS with add-on data (3 year contract)

For the folks that want to utilize their iPhone 3G/3GS, you have a few more options. What it comes down to is you may choose a Voice and Data plan combo (where they come together) or separate the two and choose a Voice plan and add a Data plan option.

As mentioned previously, you can still pick up the $20.00 EPP Plan and then for a data option, the best value is the iPhone Data Value Pack. This pack is $40 and gives you:

$40 iPhone Data Value Pack (3 year contract)

500MB of Data

Caller Display

Visual Voicemail

Unlimited sent/received Text Messages

Unlimited sent/received Picture and Video Messages

WhoCalled service

If you need more minutes or more data (such as the $30 6GB Data plan), you simply increase your plan, but that does mean increasing the amount you pay. (In other words, you do not have to choose what I just recommended. There are many VOICE plans to choose from but only ONE $40 iPhone Data Value Pack).

The Total

If you get the EPP plan with the $40 iPhone Data Value pack, your monthly total with all fees and taxes (in the ONTARIO REGION) will be as follows:

$20 EPP plan with iPhone Data Value pack total: $76.22

The iPhone 3G from Rogers will cost you $99 (8GB) and $149 (16GB) under this plan. The iPhone 3GS will cost you $199 (16GB) and $299 (32GB) under this plan.

Voice and Data Combo plans (3 year contract)

$45 Mega Value Voice & Data Plan

100 Daytime Minutes + 50 Bonus Minutes

Unlimited Evenings & Weekends (9PM)

500MB of Data (Double data to 1GB for $5/month more)

And then you may choose ONE (1) of the following free promos to add to the plan:

1000 Sent Messages (unlimited received)Â or Double your Daytime MinutesÂ or My5 Local

Note: If you add $9 and make the plan $54 or $7 and make the plan $52, you can start your evenings at 5PM or 6PM respectively.

$75 Smartphone & Rocket Internet Stick Plan

150 Daytime Minutes + 50 Bonus Minutes

Unlimited Evenings & Weekends (9PM)

1GB of Shared Data

And then you may choose ONE (1) of the following free promos to add to the plan:

The iPhone 3G will be $99 (8GB) or $149 (16GB) and the iPhone 3GS will be $199 (16GB) or $299 (32GB) with any of the Mega Value Voice & Data/Smartphone plans, whether you add the $20 iPhone VVM Pack or not.

Note: Because the Mega Value Voice & Data/Smartphone plans already include a Data option, you will not be able to “add” more data to these plans as you can if you get a SEPARATE voice and separate data option.

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4.) QUEBEC REGION OFFERS

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iPhone 3G/3GS without data (3 year contract)

If you are one of the people that want an iPhone 3G/3GS without data and prefer to use the Wi-Fi feature, then really any voice plan is fine for you. You will want a plan that will give you enough minutes so you do not end up paying overage fees. Currently the $25 Mega Value plan is a good plan and includes the following:

This is the cheapest plan available with a decent amount of minutes and promotions, however if you need more minutes, then you should choose a higher voice plan which range from $30 – $40

The Total

If you get just the Mega Value plan alone, your monthly total with all fees and taxes (in the QUEBEC REGION) will be as follows:

$25 Mega Value plan total: $36.63

The iPhone 3G from Rogers will cost you $299 (8GB) and $349 (16GB) under this plan. The iPhone 3GS will cost you $399 (16GB) and $499 (32GB) under this plan.

iPhone 3G/3GS with add-on data (3 year contract)

For the folks that want to utilize their iPhone 3G/3GS, you have a few more options. What it comes down to is you may choose a Voice and Data plan combo (where they come together) or separate the two and choose a Voice plan and add a Data plan option.

As mentioned previously, you can pick up the $25.00 Mega Value Plan and then for a data option, the best value is the iPhone Data Value Pack. This pack is $40 and gives you:

$40 iPhone Data Value Pack (3 year contract)

500MB of Data

Caller Display

Visual Voicemail

Unlimited sent/received Text Messages

Unlimited sent/received Picture and Video Messages

WhoCalled service

If you need more minutes or more data (such as the $30 6GB Data plan), you simply increase your plan, but that does mean increasing the amount you pay. (In other words, you do not have to choose what I just recommended. There are many VOICE plans to choose from but only ONE $40 iPhone Data Value Pack).

The Total

If you get the Mega Value plan with the $40 iPhone Data Value pack, your monthly total with all fees and taxes (in the QUEBEC REGION) will be as follows:

$25 Mega Value plan with iPhone Data Value pack total: $81.78

The iPhone 3G from Rogers will cost you $99 (8GB) and $149 (16GB) under this plan. The iPhone 3GS will cost you $199 (16GB) and $299 (32GB) under this plan.

Voice and Data Combo plans (3 year contract)

$45 Mega Value Voice & Data Plan

100 Daytime Minutes + 50 Bonus Minutes

Unlimited Evenings & Weekends (9PM)

500MB of Data (Double data to 1GB for $5/month more)

And then you may choose ONE (1) of the following free promos to add to the plan:

1000 Sent Messages (unlimited received)Â or Double your Daytime MinutesÂ or My5 Local

Note: If you add $9 and make the plan $54 or $7 and make the plan $52, you can start your evenings at 5PM or 6PM respectively.

$75 Smartphone & Rocket Internet Stick Plan

150 Daytime Minutes + 50 Bonus Minutes

Unlimited Evenings & Weekends (9PM)

1GB of Shared Data

And then you may choose ONE (1) of the following free promos to add to the plan:

The iPhone 3G will be $99 (8GB) or $149 (16GB) and the iPhone 3GS will be $199 (16GB) or $299 (32GB) with any of the Mega Value Voice & Data/Smartphone plans, whether you add the $20 iPhone VVM Pack or not.

Note: Because the Mega Value Voice & Data/Smartphone plans already include a Data option, you will not be able to “add” more data to these plans as you can if you get a SEPARATE voice and separate data option.

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5.) ATLANTIC REGION OFFERS – NS, NB, NF, PEI

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iPhone 3G/3GS without data (3 year contract)

If you are one of the people that want an iPhone 3G/3GS without data and prefer to use the Wi-Fi feature, then really any voice plan is fine for you. You will want a plan that will give you enough minutes so you do not end up paying overage fees. Currently there is a very good plan called the “Employee Purchase Plan”. The plan is $20.00 per month and includes the following:

200 Daytime Minutes

Unlimited Evenings & Weekends at 9PM

In terms of minutes and value, this is the best plan, however if you need more minutes, then obviously you should choose a higher voice plan.

The Total

If you get just the EPP plan alone, your monthly total with all fees and taxes (in the ATLANTIC REGION) will be as follows:

$20 EPP plan total: $31.50 in NS, NB, NF and $32.28 in PEI

The iPhone 3G from Rogers will cost you $299 (8GB) and $349 (16GB) under this plan. The iPhone 3GS will cost you $399 (16GB) and $499 (32GB) under this plan.

iPhone 3G/3GS with add-on data (3 year contract)

For the folks that want to utilize their iPhone 3G/3GS, you have a few more options. What it comes down to is you may choose a Voice and Data plan combo (where they come together) or separate the two and choose a Voice plan and add a Data plan option.

As mentioned previously, you can still pick up the $20.00 EPP Plan and then for a data option, the best value is the iPhone Data Value Pack. This pack is $40 and gives you:

$40 iPhone Data Value Pack (3 year contract)

500MB of Data

Caller Display

Visual Voicemail

Unlimited sent/received Text Messages

Unlimited sent/received Picture and Video Messages

WhoCalled service

If you need more minutes or more data (such as the $30 6GB Data plan), you simply increase your plan, but that does mean increasing the amount you pay. (In other words, you do not have to choose what I just recommended. There are many VOICE plans to choose from but only ONE $40 iPhone Data Value Pack).

The Total

If you get the EPP Value plan with the $40 iPhone Data Value pack, your monthly total with all fees and taxes (in the ATLANTIC REGION) will be as follows:

The iPhone 3G will be $99 (8GB) or $149 (16GB) and the iPhone 3GS will be $199 (16GB) or $299 (32GB) with any of the Mega Value Voice & Data/Smartphone plans, whether you add the $20 iPhone VVM Pack or not.

Note: Because the Mega Value Voice & Data/Smartphone plans already include a Data option, you will not be able to “add” more data to these plans as you can if you get a SEPARATE voice and separate data option.

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As always, if you have any specific questions or comments that you want addressed personally, drop me a line at: x1zero [at] iphoneincanada.ca

If you read a post a few days ago, you would know that these changes are effective August 5.

chuckyb

what are the details of that plan?

JMCD23

Well I have the $25 dollar 100 minute E/W @ 7 with unlimited texting. Caller id/voicemail combo for $10. 6GB of data for $30. This is all with fido, the total of that is $65, bundled with my home phone, internet and tv from rogers it's a 15% discount.

tiramisu1

I signed on for another 3 years a month ago for an iphone. I got the iphone data value pack for $35 at that time. Will rogers charge me $40 for the data value pack even though the contract I signed was for $35?

I just went to the rogers store on aug/5/09 and they wouldnt let me get an iphone without data, and they said that I have to go through customer service to get it, but I called customer service and they wouldnt let me get it without a data plan as well. Maybe I ought to try again? I'm starting to get sick of fido/rogers and their crazy business practices.

They're just pushing you into Data. You do not need to have it, but will pay a premium for the device without the data plan.Try and visit an Apple Store instead. Or sign up for a separate data plan, cancel it and pay the $100 fee.

Sat

hmm, that's interesting, but I think I saw on the rogers site that the fee is like $20/month for all the months you have left, and on a 3 year contract, that would be alot. I think I'll try calling up customer service again, maybe ask for a supervisor and just bitch at them till they do what the retail store said they would do

I'm just afraid that rogers will try to screw me over by making me return the phone or making me pay extra since I'm breaking the contract or something. And it's not like I can go and ask them, hey cant I just get an iphone and cancel data after?

Sat

I'm just afraid that rogers will try to screw me over by making me return the phone or making me pay extra since I'm breaking the contract or something. And it's not like I can go and ask them, hey cant I just get an iphone and cancel data after?